BackTable Vascular & Interventional

BackTable Vascular & Interventional

The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.

Episodes

January 9, 2026 76 mins
Is the open thoracotomy becoming outdated as robotic surgery and advanced ablation techniques take center stage in lung cancer treatment? In the final discussion of the 2025 NSCLC Creator Weekend™ series, our virtual tumor board of interventional radiologists and pulmonologists from leading medical institutions discuss recent surgical and interventional advancements in the treatment of lung cancer. --- This podcast is supported b...
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A negative angiogram in a patient with recurrent lower GI bleeding often calls for provocative angiography. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, IR hosts Mike Barraza and Sabeen Dhand team up to talk tools, techniques, and tPA dosing for safe and effective treatment of lower GI bleeds with provocative mesenteric angiography.---This podcast is supported by:RADPAD® Radiation Protectionhttps://www.radpad.com/---SYNPOSISDr. Dhand ...
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Why might simultaneous ablation and biopsy be the new standard for high-probability lung cancer cases where surgery isn’t an option? In the penultimate episode of the 2025 NSCLC Creator Weekend™ series, our multidisciplinary tumor board panel discusses the intricacies and decision-making processes surrounding biopsy and ablation procedures in thoracic oncology. --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Johnson & ...
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What considerations drive your decision between bland embolization, TACE, and radioembolization in managing neuroendocrine tumors? In this BackTable episode, Dr. Daniel DePietro, interventional radiologist at the University of Pennsylvania joins host Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy for an in-depth discussion on the interventional management of neuroendocrine tumors. --- SYNPOSIS The physicians start by discussing the intricacies of primary...
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The ultimate challenge of operating an OBL is staying profitable. In this episode of BackTable, we bring on healthcare administrator Laurie Bouzarelos and interventional radiologist Dr. Mary Costantino to talk through the intricacies of revenue cycle management as an IR managing an OBL. --- SYNPOSIS The conversation covers the full lifecycle of getting paid in an IR practice, from initial patient contact through final claim reso...
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OpenEvidence was founded in 2022. In just 3 short years, it has become a household name amongst aspiring and established healthcare providers. AI-based tools are now being used to augment workflows, improve productivity, streamline busy work, and assist with clinical decision making. Is AI coming for our jobs? Time will tell. But in the meantime, you can (and probably should) use it to enhance yours. In this episode of BackTable, c...
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Collaboration between interventional radiology and radiation oncology has enabled high-dose brachytherapy in central lung lesions that were previously untreatable. This episode of the 2025 NSCLC Creator Weekend™ series offers a deep dive into recent advancements in lung ablation and brachytherapy techniques for primary lung cancer. --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Johnson & Johnson and Varian. --- SYN...
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How is genicular artery embolization reshaping our clinical approach to patients with chronic knee pain? Dr. Rachel Piechowiak and Dr. Faraz Khan, interventional radiologists at IR Centers join Dr. Don Garbett in a deep dive into the current state of Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE). --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Piechowiak and Dr. Khan provide a deep dive on the technical nuances of GAE, covering patient selection, access strategies, a...
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Why might the standard RECIST criteria fail to accurately track success after tumor ablation, and what should you look for instead? In the 4th installment of the 2025 NSCLC Creator Weekend™ series, hosts Drs. Scott Genshaft and Kavi Krishnasamy are joined by specialists from UCLA and USC to discuss and debate advanced treatment options for primary lung cancer. --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Johnson & J...
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Pseudoaneurysms are among the most common complications of vascular access. Here’s a refresher on how to treat them with thrombin injection featuring interventional radiologist Dr. Gabriel Werder from Radiology Associates of Florida. Alongside host Dr. Chris Beck, Dr. Werder outlines both the clinical and procedural approach to thrombin injection for pseudoaneurysms. --- SYNPOSIS This episode covers best practices for thrombin i...
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How do leading oncologists interpret the abundance of molecular tests, genomic data, and biomarkers to create a lung cancer patient’s treatment plan? In this episode of the 2025 NSCLC Creator Weekend™ series, our tumor board discusses the complexities of lung cancer treatment, including new systemic therapies, lung cancer staging, and the role of molecular diagnostics and liquid biopsies. --- This podcast is supported by an educa...
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Are you up to date with the latest guidelines on deep venous thrombosis (DVT) management? Dr. Steven Abramowitz, vascular surgeon at MedStar Health, joins host Dr. Chris Beck for a deep dive into emerging clinical data in DVT management, where they review the evolving indications for mechanical thrombectomy and the implications of studies like the ATTRACT trial, the CLOUT registry, and the ongoing DEFIANCE trial. --- This podcast...
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What should you know before applying to an interventional radiology residency program? Get 70 minutes of free advice in this week's episode of BackTable featuring Georgetown IR fellow Dr. Neil Jain and host Dr. Chris Beck, covering everything from building your IR resume to crushing your interviews. SYNPOSIS The conversation starts by covering the essential steps that medical students can take to build their resume prior to t...
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With the range of interventional modalities that are available for metastatic liver tumors, when should you advocate for thermal ablation at the tumor board? In this episode of BackTable, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand welcomes back Dr. Jason Hoffman, an interventional radiologist from New York University, to discuss tools, techniques, and multidisciplinary collaboration around microwave ablation for liver metastases. --- This podcast is ...
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When cancer spreads to the brain, what is the best approach: immediate local treatment or systemic immunotherapy first? Part two of the 2025 NSCLC Creator Weekend™ series focuses on a complex case involving a 75-year-old woman with a history of breast malignancy, presenting with new dyspnea and a large mass in the left lower lobe. --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Johnson & Johnson and Varian. --- SYNPO...
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When conventional revascularization fails, can deep venous arterialization offer a new lifeline to limb salvage? Dr. Lucas Ferrer Cardona, vascular surgeon at Ascension and Dr. Miguel Montero Baker, vascular surgeon and medical director at HOPE Clinical Innovation Center join host Dr. Sabeen Dhand for an insightful discussion on deep venous arterialization (DVA). --- This podcast is supported by: RADPAD® Radiation Protectionhttp...
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As lung cancer treatments become more complex, is a collaborative tumor board more essential than ever? We’re kicking off the 2025 NSCLC Creator Weekend™ series with an in-studio panel discussion on the multidisciplinary management of lung cancer. The panel includes experts from medical oncology, thoracic surgery, radiation oncology, and interventional pulmonology from major institutions in Los Angeles. --- This podcast is suppor...
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As breast imaging is becoming increasingly sensitive, is cryoablation the next frontier for treating small cancers or patients who are poor surgical candidates? Learn from expert Dr. Robert Ward, associate professor and program director of the Breast Imaging Fellowship at Brown University as he provides a contemporary overview of the innovative field of breast cryoablation. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Ward shares his journey to becoming an...
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What role does thyroid artery embolization play in contemporary thyroid cancer care? Dr. Juan Camacho, an interventional radiologist from Sarasota, Florida, joins host Dr. Sabeen Dhand to discuss how this emerging technique is reshaping the management of thyroid malignancies. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Camacho shares his experiences establishing a multidisciplinary team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center dedicated to the management...
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A patient presents to the ER with hemoptysis. When is bronchial artery embolization (BAE) the right call, and what can you do to tip the odds of procedural success in your favor? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, interventional radiologist Dr. Alexander Lam of UCSF shares his approach to bronchial artery embolization with host Dr. Ally Baheti.---This podcast is supported by:RADPAD® Radiation Protectionhttps://www.radpad.com...
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